Junketeer: meaning, definitions and examples
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junketeer
[ dʒʌnˈkiːtər ]
travel enthusiast
A junketeer is a person who travels at the expense of someone else, typically for business purposes or promotional events. This term can also refer to individuals who seek out experiences that are extravagant or leisurely, often enjoying a lifestyle maintained by continued travel and indulgence. Junketeers are often associated with lavish trips that may not have much value outside of entertainment or social networking. Their travels can sometimes be seen as a misuse of company funds, especially if the purpose is not adequately justified.
Synonyms
globetrotter, tourist, traveler.
Examples of usage
- The junketeer was flown to an exotic destination for the company's conference.
- Many politicians have been criticized for being junketeers who spend taxpayer money on lavish trips.
- As a junketeer, she loved to experience new luxury resorts for free.
- The junketeers enjoyed a week of upscale dining and entertainment all on the company's credit card.
Translations
Translations of the word "junketeer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 viajante
🇮🇳 जंकीटर
🇩🇪 Junketeer
🇮🇩 penjelajah mewah
🇺🇦 журналіст, що подорожує
🇵🇱 podróżnik
🇯🇵 ジャンクイーター
🇫🇷 voyageur de luxe
🇪🇸 viajero de lujo
🇹🇷 lüks gezgin
🇰🇷 럭셔리 여행자
🇸🇦 مسافر فاخر
🇨🇿 luxusní cestovatel
🇸🇰 luxusný cestovateľ
🇨🇳 奢侈旅行者
🇸🇮 luksuzni popotnik
🇮🇸 lúxus ferðamaður
🇰🇿 люкс саяхатшы
🇬🇪 ლუქს ტურისტი
🇦🇿 lüks səyahətçi
🇲🇽 viajero de lujo
Etymology
The term 'junketeer' has its roots in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'junket'. 'Junket' originally referred to a sweet dish made from curds, and eventually evolved into a phrase meaning a pleasure trip or indulgence, particularly one that is funded by someone else. The transition to 'junketeer' reflects the focus on the individual who participates in these excursions, often implying a critique towards the extravagance seen in business travel and entertainment. The use of 'junket' dates back to Middle English, where it signified a feast or a banquet, further enhancing its connotation of indulgence and excessive enjoyment. Over the years, 'junketeer' has developed a somewhat negative connotation, particularly in political and corporate discussions, where it implies a lack of accountability and responsibility regarding travel expenses.